WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON is a public elementary school that is part of the Township of Union School District school district, located in UNION, NJ with about 598 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, WASHINGTON has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**WASHINGTON Elementary School**, located at 301 WASHINGTON Avenue in Union, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Union Township School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the essential skills necessary for their future educational success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, WASHINGTON Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and parent-teacher initiatives designed to strengthen the bond between the school, the home, and the local Union community. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being, the school strives to prepare its young students to become responsible, active, and capable members of society as they transition to higher levels of schooling.

For more information, contact WASHINGTON at (908) 851-6460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 WASHINGTON AVENUE
UNION, NJ 07083
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WASHINGTON is a public school in UNION, NJ with about 598 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
598
Teachers:
46
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 598 students

White
35.1%
Hispanic/Latino
33.4%
Black or African American
15.2%
Asian
12.4%
Two or more races
3.8%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.